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Help carry the Olympic flame

There are plenty of inspiring childminders and nannies in England and Wales. In fact, we know that children all around the country are being cared for and educated in a warm, caring and inspirational home environments.

 

Now's your chance to help your inspirational childcarer shine! London 2012 has launched a search for 8000 Olympic Torchbearers to help the Olympic Flame around the UK. The Torchbearers will highlight the best of their communities as well as having a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

 

Who to nominate?

The London 2012 website is clear: "We’re looking for truly incredible individuals whose personal stories will inspire millions of people watching the Olympic Torch Relay – in their community, across the UK and around the world. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things. From any walk of life, anywhere in the UK. We need you to help us find them."

 

If you know someone who has inspired you to fulfil your potential, always tries hard to do their best and makes a real diffrence in other people's lives then aren't they worth a nomination?

 

Nominate that special childminder or nanny here

You'll need to complete the official London 2012 Torchbearer Nomination Form with a description in around 150 words of why your nominee is so very special.

 

The deadline for nominations is 11:59pm on 29 June 2011. The nominations will be judged by panels across the UK and successful torchbearers will be told in December this year.

 

Let us know if you do nominate someone - we'll do all we can to help. Email us at ncma.media@ncma.org.uk.

 

Page last updated: 5/31/2011